{"product_id":"aidas-cu-durawood-bee-mc-cartridge","title":"AIDAS Cartridge CU Series DURAWOOD BEE High-Pressure Compressed Material MC Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-shipping-info\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is a special order item. Shipping will take approximately 3 weeks. Depending on the manufacturer's stock, it may take longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-eyecatch\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eUses ultra high-pressure compressed Durawood, high rigidity, low resonance model.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilence and rich coloration born from overwhelming rigidity. A piece of art where functional beauty and acoustical engineering merge, adorned with multi-colors.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-desc-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Concept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"DURAWOOD BEE\" is an artistic model that layers visually striking multi-color layers onto AIDAS's proud ultra high-pressure compressed material Durawood. It is not just a design; the combination of layers with different densities effectively disperses and damps complex resonance modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/DURAWOOD_BEE03.jpg?v=1777272940\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Color Durawood: \u003c\/strong\u003eUltra high-density material that produces overwhelming silence\u003cbr\u003eAn ultra high-density material achieved by compressing natural wood to 1\/10th of its original size. It has damping properties surpassing metal, realizing a pure sound where notes vividly emerge from the silence in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoron Cantilever: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrecise resolution harmonized with pure copper coil\u003cbr\u003eThe Namiki-made boron cantilever captures groove details accurately, and the pure copper coil converts that energy into electrical signals without loss. It coexists the warmth of wood with modern resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship Masterpiece: \u003c\/strong\u003eBee-colored finish that adorns your listening room\u003cbr\u003eThe vivid stripes inspired by a \"bee\" are handmade. Beyond sound performance, it also serves as a beautiful artisan piece that brings ownership joy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAIDAS: Mounting Style and Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Thread Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AIDAS cartridge body has precise threading (M2.5). By using only bolts from above without nuts, it allows smart installation, greatly reducing the stress when handling expensive cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Inch Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopts the world-standard 12.7mm spacing of screw holes. It is compatible with headshells from various manufacturers, making it a highly versatile design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized for Tone Arms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balance between dead weight and appropriate stylus pressure has been optimized to maximize the original performance of AIDAS in many modern \"medium mass tone arms\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24k gold press pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdopts an output pin with 24-karat gold press on a brass base. It is resistant to oxidation due to aging, and permanently maintains the freshness of the signal at the point of contact with the lead wire for a long time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-desc-title\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 215.532px;\" class=\"table-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ebody material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003edurawood multicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ecoil material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e6N pure copper (0.03mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePower generation method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMC (Moving Coil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003emagnet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAlNiCo5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ecantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNamiki \/ Adamant Boron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003estylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003emicro ridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eoutput voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e0.3mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ecoil impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e5 ohms (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%;\" scope=\"row\"\u003ecompliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e8um\/mN (Lateral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAppropriate stylus pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.9g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eown weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e8.8g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%;\"\u003eterminal pin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e24K gold press (brass base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%; height: 19.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003emounting hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eThreaded (M2.5 \/ 12.7mm spacing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 33.3094%;\"\u003eRecommended load impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003e100 – 1,000 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.3094%;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tonearm execution mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.831%;\"\u003emedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"products-recommend\" class=\"products-recommend3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"products-recommend3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld recognized sound quality evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurawood Bee is a very expressive cartridge. Transients are crisp, tonality is natural, and frequency range is excellent. Good tracking, fast and rich bass, clear mids, and ethereal highs.holographic soundstageThere is. Detail reproduction is excellent, but not clinical. Sound for true music lovers, presenting the music as a whole while letting the details shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Durawood is slightly less dynamically powerful than the Dynavector XV-1S (same price range), it has the ability to bring out the beauty of instrument tones more deeply, and the spatial spread of vocals and percussion instruments is said to be impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo Times publication review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly rated review was published in the American audio specialist media \"Stereo Times\".\u003cbr\u003eThe reviewer listened using a full-fledged system consisting of a Small Audio Manufacture Aldebaran turntable, Calista II tonearm, Pyon Sound MC Master Transformer, and Pass Labs XP-15 phono stage. They thoroughly listened across a wide range of genres from jazz to R\u0026B, including Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul, and Kurt Elling's Live In Chicago.\u003cbr\u003eOn Miles Davis' \"So What,\" they experienced \"the precise detail reproduction that serves as a reminder of why one loves vinyl, something digital sources could never achieve.\" The live album by Kurt Elling was highly praised for its soundstage that faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of a live performance, and in Ahmad Jamal’s 15-minute long piece, the reviewer reported that the furious percussion work was reproduced \"as if adrenaline had been injected.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"The vitality this cartridge produces is so remarkable that it makes one feel it was designed especially for jazz, and particularly for live jazz. The depth and resolution of the low end, and the expression of space and atmosphere, are impeccable\"—and the review concludes, \"If you want to enjoy the subtle nuances of live jazz, this cartridge is a must-have.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIDAS Cartridges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48677572083969,"sku":"BEE","price":1199000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/9139\/7377\/files\/BEE.jpg?v=1777364150","url":"https:\/\/exclusive-audio.jp\/en\/products\/jasmine-audio-hill-mono-mc-cartridge-nature-series-7","provider":"ExAUDIO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}